Sunday, May 27, 2012

Silva Trekker 420 - Compass

Silva Trekker 420 - Compass Review



Silva Trekker 420 - Compass Feature

  • Compass featuring four-position positive stop mirror for quick, accurate sightings
  • Clear base plate includes inch and millimeter scales
  • Enlarged numerals and 2-degree graduations, rotating capsule with a sure-grip dial
  • Also includes North-South lines, orienting arrow, and a lanyard
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
Designed for backpackers, anglers and campers, the lightweight Silva Trekker 420 compass features a four-position positive stop mirror with vee notch that gives you quick, accurate sightings when plotting a location. It also has a rotating capsule with a sure-grip dial and a stylized red 'N' at the 360-degree mark, enlarged numerals, and 2 degree graduations. It also offers inch and millimeter scales on a clear base plate for easy mapping and plotting and a declination scale for quick adjustment of map bearings to field headings. Other features include North-South lines, orienting arrow, and a lanyard. It measures 2.25 by 3.3 inches and weighs 1.5 ounces.

If you're into backpacking, angling or camping, this lightweight compass is perfect on the trail. It has a 4-position positive stop mirror with vee notch. The rotating capsule has a sure-grip dial, a red orienting arrow and declination scale. Other features include inch and millimeter rules on a clear base plate for easy mapping and plotting


Friday, May 25, 2012

Brunton Lensatic Military Style Sighting Compass

Brunton Lensatic Military Style Sighting Compass Review



Brunton Lensatic Military Style Sighting Compass Feature

  • Military-style, lensatic sighting compass with two-degree gradations
  • Long-straight side for ease of use with a map
  • Liquid dampened with luminous points
  • Heavy-duty construction; tightly fitting lid
  • Limited lifetime warranty; this item is not for sale in Catalina Island
The 9077 Compass from Brunton is a classic military-style lensatic sighting compass with two-degree gradations. The compass offers heavy-duty construction for field use and a long-straight side that allows for ease of use with a map. The liquid dampened compass features luminous points and a hinge that works with your thumb to steady your sighting and hold the lid tightly closed. Built to last, the compass carries a limited lifetime warranty from Brunton.

Features:

  • Two graduations
  • Metal body
  • Lensatic sighting
  • Straight edge for use with map
  • Liquid dampened
  • Luminous points
  • Painted metal body
  • Overall dimensions: 3 by 2.2 by 1.2 inches
  • Weight: 3 ounces
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Our 9077 is a classic military-style lensatic sighting compass. Heavy-duty construction and a long-straight side allow for easy use with a map. It's liquid dampened and features luminous points. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Contact us for Customer Service, Technical and any other question at 1-800-443-4871 (or) support@brunton.com


Thursday, May 24, 2012

Brunton Eclipse Adventure Racing Compass

Brunton Eclipse Adventure Racing Compass Review



Brunton Eclipse Adventure Racing Compass Feature

  • The first and only adventure racing compass
  • Circle-over-circle alignment system
  • Fast settling needle
  • Tool-free declination adjustable
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
Take the versatile Brunton 8096 Eclipse compass with you into the backcountry as a companion to a GPS receiver. This needleless base-plate compass provides UTM roamer scales with confidence circles and template scales to compensate for GPS inaccuracies. Other features include a map magnifier, circle-over-circle alignment system, and magnified readout with 1-degree graduations. The reversible inch/mm slide scale ensures accurate navigation.

This compass is declination adjustable with a NdFeB disk magnet and sapphire-jeweled bearing. The Eclipse 8096 is waterproof, measures 5.125 by 2.75 by 0.44 inches and weighs 1.7 ounces. It comes with a wrist lanyard and a limited lifetime warranty. The first compass built specifically for adventure racers. The patented circle-over-circle system ives this compass Eclipse® status, and the UTM roamer scales take this tool to the next level. It's also the perfect GPS companion. Now features the strongest, most powerful magnet available. "It's easier to read while walking ... smart specialty details." - Backpacker Magazine. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Contact us for Customer Service, Technical and any other question at 1-800-443-4871 (or) support@brunton.com


Pyle Sports Weather Master VII with Weather Forecast, Altimeter, Barometer, Digital Compass, Thermometer

Pyle Sports Weather Master VII with Weather Forecast, Altimeter, Barometer, Digital Compass, Thermometer Review



Pyle Sports Weather Master VII with Weather Forecast, Altimeter, Barometer, Digital Compass, Thermometer Feature

  • Weather forecaster watch with altimeter, barometer, compass, and thermometer
  • Measures current pressure; 24-hour pressure trend indicator
  • Displays altitude up to 30,065 feet; 24-hour altitude recall
  • 4 weather symbols: cloudy, cloudy with sun, sunny, or raining
  • Digital and graphical compass; water-resistant to 33 feet; 1-year warranty
Be prepared the next time you head for a hike or climb with the Pyle Sports Weathermaster VII watch, which combines an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, and thermometer in a single unit. The altimeter measures your altitude up to 30,065 feet, in addition to recalling the last 24 hours of altitude data. Use the barometer to get a feel for the weather, including the current atmospheric pressure at a resolution of 0.1 mBar and the pressure trend indicators for the last 24 hours. The Weathermaster VII is also equipped with a weather forecasting function that indicates whether it'll be cloudy, cloudy with sun, sunny, or raining. And you can use the compass to determine the best route for your exploration. The compass--which features a bearing reading lock and a backward bearing--offers both digital (1 degree resolution) and graphical (one of 60 points) bearings.

Other features include a running pacer with a range of 30 to 180 bpm, an electroluminescent backlight, and a built-in stopwatch.

Specifications

  • Altitude range: -2,316 to 30,065 feet
  • Altimeter resolution: 1 foot
  • Altimeter recall: 24 hours (tendency and history)
  • Barometer resolution: 0.1 hPa/mBar
  • Range: 300 hPa/mBar to 1,100 hPa/mBar
  • Barometer recall: 24 hours (tendency and history)
  • Thermometer range: 14 to 140 degrees F
  • Thermometer resolution: 0.1 degrees F
  • Compass range: 0 to 359 degrees (digital), 1 to 60 pointer (graphical)
  • Compass resolution: 1 degree (digital), 1 of 60 pointers (graphical)
  • Other compass features: Bearing reading lock and backward bearing
  • Weather forecast: 4 symbols (cloudy, cloudy with sun, sunny, raining)
  • Chronograph resolution: 1/100th of a second
  • Chronograph range: 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds
  • Memory: 100 laps, recall lap memories, and total time
  • Countdown timer resolution: 1 second
  • Countdown timer range: 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds
  • Quick set values: 6
  • Pacer: 30 to 180 bpm
  • Backlight: Yes, electroluminescent
  • Water-resistance: 33 feet
  • Warranty: 1 year
Check out this awesome weathermaster watch from Pyle Sports. It’s equipped with an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, and thermometer -- so you’ll have a wealth of data at your fingertips. The altimeter gives 24 hours history recall, plus a range from -706 to 9164 meters. The barometer has a resolution of 0.1 mBar and stores the past 24 hours data. It’s also equipped with a weather forecasting function that shows cloudy, cloudy with sun, sunny, or raining. Stay on track with the running pacer, from 30 to 180 bpm. And you can use this watch in the dark thanks to the EL backlight. Pyle Sports: recreational gear for the great outdoors!


Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Barska 7x42 Deep Sea Monocular with Compass

Barska 7x42 Deep Sea Monocular with Compass Review



Barska 7x42 Deep Sea Monocular with Compass Feature

  • Marine monocular designed specifically for nautical and boating enthusiasts
  • 7x magnification provides a steady image under rough sea conditions
  • Includes internal rangefinder and directional compass for navigation
  • Fully multicoated optics for clarity; BaK-4 prisms guarantee crisp images
  • Nonslip rubber armor provides secure grip; 100-percent waterproof; lifetime warranty
Designed specifically for the nautical and boating enthusiast, the Barska 7x42 Deep Sea monocular provides clear views of marine surroundings from sunrise to sundown. The 7x42 version of the Deep Sea is the most popular monocular in the series, because it provides a steady image under rough sea conditions. In addition, this model includes an internal rangefinder and directional compass for navigation. Optics-wise, the Deep Sea series offers fully multicoated optics for increased clarity in low-light conditions, along with BaK-4 prisms to guarantee crisp images. The monocular's nonslip rubber armor, meanwhile, provides a secure grip even when wet. And, of course, the Deep Sea is O-ring sealed for complete waterproof protection, so you can use it in virtually any weather. Other features include a dry-nitrogen-purged and -sealed housing to prevent fogging and moisture damage, a shockproof design that holds up to rough use, and a carrying case and wrist strap.



The 7x42 Deep Sea monocular includes an internal rangefinder and directional compass.
Specifications:
  • Magnification: 7x
  • Objective lens: 42mm
  • Waterproof: Yes
  • Fogproof: Yes
  • Reticle: With internal rangefinder and directional compass
  • Prism type: Porro
  • Prism glass: BaK-4
  • Exit pupil: 6mm
  • Optical coating: Fully multicoated
  • Focusing system: Individual
  • Field of view: 366 feet @ 100 yards
  • Close focus: 42.64 feet
  • Eye relief: 19mm
  • Weight: 13.4 ounces
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime

About Barska
Barska is a worldwide sport optics company with strong brand recognition within the optics industry, with corporate offices in La Verne, California, and warehouses and distribution centers in La Verne and Shanghai, China. Barska offers an extensive line of precision sport optics products, such as binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, and telescopes. The product range has been designed and built with the latest optical technology, allowing users to enjoy all their favorite leisure time outdoor activities, including bird watching, outdoor observation, hunting, fishing, stargazing, concerts, and sporting events.

7X42 WP Monocular, Deep Sea, w/Internal Rangefinder and Compass, FMC, Blue Lens


Monday, May 21, 2012

Hammers HP5 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer

Hammers HP5 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer Review



Hammers HP5 Anti-Shock Hiking Pole with Compass & Thermometer Feature

  • Light weight with ergonomic design
  • 3-section telescopic pole can be extended from 29" to 60"
  • With compass and thermometer
  • Wear-proof carbide tip with snow disk included
  • Cork handle
HP5 is a perfect companion for your weekend hiking trips. It has a comfortable cork handle with nylon strap and a small EVA grip for use when the stick is folded. The telescopic stick is made of 3 strong aluminum alloy sections and can be adjusted to a desired height between 55" and 27 1/2". It also has spring-loaded antishock mechanism inside which can be turned on/off with a twist between the two sections. Functional graphic on the stick includes a US/Metric Ruler. At the bottom end of the stick, there is a carbide tip hiden inside the rubber endcap. It is very helpful when walking on rocky hard surface. A snow disc is included for use on loose top soil or muddy road. Other convenient accessories include a liquid filled mini compass and a thermometer. Both could be worn on watch band if prefered.


Friday, May 18, 2012

Coghlan's Big Screen Digital Compass

Coghlan's Big Screen Digital Compass Review



Coghlan's Big Screen Digital Compass Feature

  • Easy to read oversized display, multi-line readout and declination adjustment
  • Thermometer with tempature in °C or °F format and 24 hour min and max memory
  • Batteries are included
  • The clock is capable of 12 or 24 hour format and the alarm has snooze
  • The calendar features day, date, month and year
The Big Screen Digital Compass has an easy to read oversized display, multi-line readout, and declination adjustment. Thermometer: Tempature in °C or °F format and 24 hour Min./Max. memory. The clock is capable of 12 or 24 hour format and the alarm has snooze. The calendar illustrates day, date, month and year. Batteries are included.